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Overview |
Otterbein University | OC | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or OC?
- Otterbein University is 37.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Otterbein University than Oklahoma Christian University ($33,824.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Otterbein University ($20,237 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 44.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($8,280 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($24,060 vs. $17,601)
Otterbein University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 2 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or OC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between OC and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $3,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/